plenipotentiaries

noun

Definition of plenipotentiariesnext
plural of plenipotentiary
as in diplomatists
technical a person (such as a diplomat) who has complete power to do business for a government

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  1. ambassadors
  2. diplomats
  3. envoys
Noun
  • That is not unusual for those appointed as ambassadors to smaller or less politically significant assignments, which often go to top donors, party officials, business leaders, star athletes or other high-profile figures.
    Chris Cameron, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This authenticity can be established through long-term partnerships where influencers serve as brand ambassadors rather than temporary spokespeople.
    Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • The United States sent senior diplomats to meet with the rebels last week.
    Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That closeness is a testament to the skills of case officers, especially considering that spies regularly engage and build rapport with individuals who pose threats to American safety—criminals, terrorists, diplomats from the world’s most odious regimes.
    Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of diplomats
Noun
  • Decrees announcing dismissals and new appointments of Kyiv's envoys were issued on the president's website on Saturday.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Previous hostage affairs envoys worked out of the State Department.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of envoys
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